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@jack-foley.bsky.social
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Threat researcher, writer, & analyst. Retired Army LTC, 35D intelligence officer, Iraq War Veteran, and former USMC 0311.

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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This is a good discussion about the feasibility of Trump's blockade, especially if you like ⚓naval history. @anthonylopresti.bsky.social @reaganforcolorado.bsky.social
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Phil Weiser @philweiser.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We need to stay nervous and stay vigilant because of what this president has shown he is willing to do. His refusal to accept the outcome of elections is historic, unique, and a threat. It’s why we have to stand our guard. www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
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Commentary: War games and draft lawsuits: Democrats work to Trump-proof November election
Stepping in for a complacent Congress, Democratic attorneys general are ready to fight efforts to undermine or overturn the Nov. 3 election. "We need to stay vigilant," says Colorado's Phil Weiser.
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Great discussion of the #trump #Greenland deal by Prof. @scottlucas.bsky.social youtu.be/97y19f4KrB0?...
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Playing Trump With The Denmark-Greenland Deal
YouTube video by Scott Lucas Worldview
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Great example of how #Progressives turn a blind eye to other forms of Empiralism. substack.com/@apersonalwa...
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We need to talk about the cult of russian literature.
and why I'm throwing my russian literature collection away
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Yes, the Houthi blockade is a big deal. shurkin.substack.com/p/houthis-ve...
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Houthis Versus Saudi Arabia: Yes, It’s a Big Deal
This past week has seen a sharp escalation of the conflict between Yemen’s Houthis and Saudi Arabia.
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Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Closed-door security briefing for #France 's #EmmanuelMacron and other senior officials on “worrying, even very serious" situation Prospect of rapid resolution to #Russia invasion of #Ukraine and #IranWar is no longer seen as realistic, and there is a risk of prolonged instability #Iran
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
A couple of #veterans discuss #Trumponomics and #colorado politics! @reaganforcolorado.bsky.social youtube.com/watch?v=9tD4...
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Joe Reagan's Conversation We're Back! Lots of new topics 2026 09 08
YouTube video by Joe Reagan's Conversation Podcasts
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Another great @michaelshurkin.bsky.social piece!
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Are folks tracking this nonsense🤔 @adamkinzinger.substack.com @hcrichardson.bsky.social @brma64.bsky.social
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
These Christian Nationalist Para-Military forces are a direct threat to the rule of law and society @hdruzin.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social @kylec.bsky.socia Colorado’s Republican governor nominee linked to controversial anti-sex-trafficking ministry www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Colorado’s Republican governor nominee linked to controversial anti-sex-trafficking ministry
Marx’s All Things Possible Florida model uses private funds for cop pay and surveillance tools without public oversight
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Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Iranian Red Crescent raises toll from US strike on wedding celebration in southern #Iran to 4 killed, including a child, and 50+ wounded Shrapnel hit a residential home in the city of Kuhestak in Hormozgan Province #IranWar
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
The Colorado GOP continues to disintegrate. @hcrichardson.bsky.social @scottlucas.bsky.social @frankschaeffer.bsky.social
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
This is such an outstanding piece, it concisely expresses what many of us from the American military community think and feel. @showmetheenergy.bsky.social @scottlucas.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Funny how no one asked russia to halt strikes on Ukrainian civilians.
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Ari Armstrong @ariarmstrong.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
"Fauci and co. were so oppressive and authoritarian," say the people now cheering warrantless searches, street murders by jack-booted federal agents, and concentration camps.
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Very good discussion about #America's strategic defeat by #Iran with Prof. @scottlucas.bsky.social youtu.be/lWV-xZCuj9E?...
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Trump Checkmated by Strait of Hormuz in His War on Iran
YouTube video by Scott Lucas Worldview
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
I hope someday HCR &JBF @hcrichardson.bsky.social @jbf1755.bsky.social 🙏 can team up with Prof. Sarah Paine to form a history Dream Team youtube.com/watch?v=MN-i...
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Sarah Paine Q&A: NATO vs. Russia, Fascism in the USA, and the Next Global War
YouTube video by This Is The World
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
More craziness on the #Colorado GOPs nominee for governor. 🫤 @scottlucas.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social @hartmannreport.com
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
This is similar to how the Muslim Brotherhood got started. @hdruzin.bsky.social @erikm.bsky.social @hartmannreport.com open.substack.com/pub/kwanetah...
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The Left Behind: How the Democratic Party Abandoned Its Most Captive Audience
I am writing this from inside a Texas prison, and I want you to understand something before you read another word: I am watching.
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The Colorado GOP is insane! This is the face of our GOP 🤷‍♂️ @scottlucas.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social @profgalloway.com
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
@michaelshurkin.bsky.social gives an excellent commentary on the #Iranwar. @scottlucas.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/shurkin/...
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When Trump Derangement Syndrome Goes Too Far
I have made no secret of my misgivings about the Iran war, namely the apparent absence of anything I might call a coherent strategy.
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Kyle Clark @kylec.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
More national attention for Colorado’s Gov race. The LA Times writes that GOP candidate Victor Marx is “what happens when a party stops seriously competing and instead indulges its fever dreams.” www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
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Commentary: Voodoo, exorcism and a killer at age 7. Meet Colorado's Republican nominee for governor
Victor Marx barely won, but his victory delivers a strong statement about the nature of today's politics. It shows what happens when a party stops seriously competing and instead indulges its fever dr...
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Since #Odyssey movie is out It's a good time to ref Dr. Shay's book analyzing the Odyssey & combat veterans from the psychological perspective. @adamkinzinger.substack.com @hcrichardson.bsky.social Odysseus in America: Combat Trauma and the Trials of Homecoming share.google/18ZJ1tYOHZgx...
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Democrats & Progressives continue to play half-court tennis not fully understanding the true nature of conservatives. This excellent piece explains the dilemma. #demcracy #gop open.substack.com/pub/benwheel...
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Liberals Don't Understand Conservatives & It's Why They Can't Fight Back
Conservatives aren't hypocrites, you just don't understand their views.
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Nina Jankowicz @ninajankowicz.com · 12/07/2026
As your resident disinformation expert I am here to tell you that anyone speculating about Graham’s cause of death is not doing a public service, they’re juicing the algorithm for clicks (and often revenue). Old white guys have heart attacks and die all the time.
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
One of my favorite professors, Sarah Paine (US Naval War College)outlines the ramifications of the GOP destruction of the rules based world order while speaking in Norway. #nato #eu #ukraine youtu.be/hjtlOd2lbWU?...
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Sarah C. M. Paine — Concepts to Navigate the Second Cold War
YouTube video by Norsk Industri
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Colorado's GOP governor candidate, is a dangerous lunatic and is a perfect example of just how F'd the is GOP! @scottlucas.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social @adamkinzinger.substack.com
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Now that Trump is talking about #Greenland again.
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
My latest Substack explores a vision of ecology, divinity, and existence that challenges the oldest story we've inherited. I'd love to hear your thoughts. 🌍🌿 substack.com/@john988/not... #Ecology #DeepEcology #Philosophy #Gaia #EnvironmentalEthics #ClimateAction
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Why Gaia Rising?
“A New Name for This Substack
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
My favorite article about America's 250th!
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Do you have faith, but seek a different path from draconian monotheism? #NoKings 🌙 #HearthAndHome #Polytheism open.substack.com/pub/silvaniu...
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Do Not Bow to a Single Throne
On the Eternal Plurality of All Things
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
The Colorado GOP always sets the bar for extremism. @scottlucas.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social @sashaetkind.bsky.social
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Kyle Clark @kylec.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Reminder to Colorado journalists: if you’re interviewing a winning candidate who usually claims that elections are rigged, ask them why this election was rigged in their favor.
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
This is the BEST breakdown on the Trump Iran deal for the awesome Prof. Scott Lucas! youtu.be/IM9pjkjeJkM?...
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Trump the 'master deal maker' just made one of the worst deals in US history | Scott Lucas
YouTube video by The Trump Report
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Colorado Newsline @coloradonewsline.com · 18/06/2026
Fifty for 150: In an era of far-right extremism, rising antisemitism, political violence and outrage media, the story of Alan Berg’s murder bears many tragically familiar qualities. Berg, a popular Jewish radio show host on KOA, was murdered in 1984 at his Denver home by white supremacists.
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Fifty for 150: White supremacists assassinate radio host Alan Berg in 1984 | Colorado Newsline
In an era of far-right extremism, rising antisemitism and political violence, the story of Alan Berg's murder bears many familiar qualities.
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Just a friendly reminder that summer is the best time to invade Greenland. 🇬🇱 This should still be a concern to everybody. @scottlucas.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social @sashaetkind.bsky.social
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Darth Putin @darthputinkgb.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
OTD 1940 USSR invaded Estonia & Latvia to prevent them "forming an anti-Soviet alliance". This had absolutely nothing to do with a secret clause in our first treaty with Nazis. Imagine us today invading smaller neighbours for completely made up reasons…
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Spencer Sunshine @transform6789.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
so the third edition of "40 Ways to Fight Fascists," my guide to how to legally organize against fascists, is being prepared. (See below for the second edition.) ** If you would like to receive free copies to distribute, please reach out! ** spencersunshine.com/2020/08/27/f...
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“40 Ways to Fight Fascists: Street-Legal Tactics for Community Activists”
Exciting news! In conjunction with Portland, Oregon’s PopMob, the new edition of 40 Ways to Fight Fascists: Street-Legal Tactics for Community Activists is now out. It’s a completely re…
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Next on the Cuba front, you will see the right wingers demanding the return of the former #BlackPanther, who escaped to #Cuba in the 70s, Assata Shakur, also known as Joanne Chesimard. They will use her to beat drum against the Cuban gov @scottlucas.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
bsky.app/profile/kyle... What people fail to realized about Colorado Governor Polis, is he's basically another Libertarian rich guy, never really a Dem. @hcrichardson.bsky.social @scottlucas.bsky.social
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Great analysis of Trump's failed Iran misadventure by professor Scott Lucas youtu.be/6Z_8wD7AWfc?...
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Trump exposed as intelligence leak blows apart Iran war falsehoods | Scott Lucas
YouTube video by The Trump Report
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Our King Midas. 🫤
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
I started my Army career in Alaska training like this all the time. Seems the Army is relearning the same old skills. @scottlucas.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/05/04/u...
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The U.S. Army’s ‘Big Experiment’ in the Arctic Cold
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Alexander Etkind @sashaetkind.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Written about a year ago
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Alexander Etkind @sashaetkind.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
you cannot threaten the free world and lead it at the same time. No nation can match American might, but for the first time in my adult life, the moral and strategic heart of the defense of liberal democracy doesn’t beat in Washington. It beats in Kyiv www.nytimes.com/2026/04/26/o...
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Opinion | Meet the New Leader of the Free World
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jack-foley.bsky.social @jack-foley.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
So glad to see anti-Maga Veterans running for Congress! 🇺🇲🪖 @hcrichardson.bsky.social @frankschaeffer.bsky.social
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Jacquelyn Gill @jacquelyngill.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Is someone going to tell him that the flu killed more US troops in WWI than any battle did (and that war had chemical weapons so horrific that they were banned afterwards)?
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